Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,230 -12% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,460
90th percentile $93,800
Employed locally 220
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,460
    25th
    $52,130
    50th (median)
    $61,230
    75th
    $76,900
    90th
    $93,800

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,470
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,060
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,780
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,910
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,190
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in South Central Wisconsin is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in South Central Wisconsin is 12% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,460 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,130.